Mercury Grand Marquis VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Mercury Grand Marquis to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Mercury Grand Marquis

Looking at a model Mercury Grand Marquis? Enter its 17-character VIN here and the free decoder tells you the manufacturer, the model year and the manufacturing country. We have versions in our data for the model Mercury Grand Marquis: 2. They span 1983 - 2011, come in the body styles Sedan and show a power of 242 hp. Three facts come straight from the code: who made the car, which model year it belongs to and where it was manufactured. The assembly plant is a bonus when the maker encodes it.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage readings, theft records or the number of previous owners. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. Look at the VIN of the car Mercury Grand Marquis in more than one place. The number on the dashboard and the one on the door frame should agree with each other and with the paperwork.

Mercury Grand Marquis versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Mercury Grand Marquis I1983 - 1991Sedan150 hp
Mercury Grand Marquis II1991 - 2011Sedan203 - 242 hp

Model year characters for the Mercury Grand Marquis

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Mercury Grand Marquis, with model years 1983 - 2011 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1988J
  • 1989K
  • 1990L
  • 1991M
  • 1992N
  • 1993P
  • 1994R
  • 1995S
  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B

What the VIN reveals about a Mercury Grand Marquis

  • The manufacturer and brand (Mercury)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Mercury Grand Marquis

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Mercury Grand Marquis VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Mercury Grand Marquis built?

Our data lists model years 1983 - 2011 across 2 versions of the Mercury Grand Marquis. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Mercury Grand Marquis?

It is the 10th character. For the Mercury Grand Marquis the characters to expect are J (1988), K (1989), L (1990), M (1991), N (1992), P (1993), R (1994), S (1995), T (1996), V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011).

How many versions of the Mercury Grand Marquis are in your data?

2 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 242 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where is the VIN located on the car Mercury Grand Marquis?

The usual places are the dashboard just under the windshield, the frame of the driver's door and the registration document. Compare them with each other.

What information about the model Mercury Grand Marquis is not included in the free decoding?

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners. The free result is limited to what the VIN itself carries, which is the manufacturer, model year, country and, where coded, the plant.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Mercury Grand Marquis free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.